Texas Toast Sloppy Joes | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• 12 slices Texas toast (frozen garlic bread style)
• 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 lean to fat ratio)
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese blend of choice)
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened (optional - for extra toasting)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)